A flip turn is the FINA mandated method to turn from one lap to the next. It is a quick turn at the end of a lap. The swimmer pushes off the wall during a flip turn in order to continue at the same speed without losing momentum. Flip turns helps you to switch directions…
Here we are talking of swim diving, or the diving start that swimmers use at the beginning of a race. You need to master a proper dive in the pool for races. A bad dive or a bad start can make or break the game. Remember Still, we tend to take it easy on swim…
Swimming pool safety tips are the measures and precautions that swimmers need to be take to prevent accidents and injuries in and around swimming pools. This includes being aware of the swimming safety rules and guidelines and adhering to them as swimmers and swim parents. Ultimately, swimming pool safety is about ensuring that everyone who…
If you are an athlete, you are no stranger to injuries. Though swimming is usually an injury-free sport. The water absorbs most of the impact. This is not to say that swimming is without its injuries. In fact, swimming may be one of the worst sports to receive an injury in. Swimming is a full-body…
If you have done any activity for a long time, you may often find yourself burnt out. What does that mean exactly? Burnout occurs when a swimmer finds themselves in a state of stagnation. It is often difficult to overcome burnout, and many swimmers give up when they reach this stage. It is very frustrating…
Being a competitive swimmer is no easy task. Most people fail to recognise the amount of effort that must go into become an athlete of such high regard. Such swimmers are truly inspirational, and show us the important of determination, discipline and more. Today we speak to Srishti Satishwar, a young national and state-level swimmer…
When you learn something and want to do well, you need to track your progress. And that is why we have a swim journal or a swim log book to track your swim training. A swim journal helps you to track your progress, and understand what worked well and what did not. You can maintain…
Bangalore has good sports shops and you can shop for swimwear in local stores. Swimsuits need to have the perfect fit and that is one of the main reasons that you want to check it locally. Here we talk of some swim shops that you can visit in Bangalore. Why should you check swimwear in…
Parent tot swim lessons are designed for parents who want their infant and toddler to get accustomed to the water. It is never too early to introduce your child to the water! This swimming lesson is a great way for parents to bond with their children while teaching them all about water safety. The lessons…
Enroll your child in group swimming lessons. Healthy competition in swimming teaches several valuable lessons in life to swimmers. Group swimming lessons involve multiple swimmers learning and practicing swimming skills together under the guidance of a swimming coach. Swimmers might choose to hire a personal coach where they train alone with a well-known coach who…
